new puppy

Val · 10-17-2008, 02:46 PM

Hi I do not know alot about Labradoodles ....we are picking up our new puppy in about a week ...she will be 8 weeks old and she is beautiful....we have two smaller dogs ...I heard today from our groomer that Labradoodles are very high energy and very high maintanance ....she said she has groomed three different Labradoodles and the owners are not happy with them...I love my puppy already and just wanted some insight from other Labradoodle owners...thanks..Val

SadieFern · 10-17-2008, 03:08 PM

Just like kids, they're all different. They do need exercise and room to run, they're 1/2 lab! You'll love your baby! Just read some of the posts here and you'll see that most people are very happy with their choice!

Val · 10-17-2008, 03:11 PM

Thank-you very much ...

lmtoth2 · 10-17-2008, 04:00 PM

I think it really varies from dog to dog. Most doodles I've met have been very goofy, playful and very very loveable! I think all puppies will be a bit nutty

our nut Dexter has calmed down quite a bit (he's 2 yrs old), but others have said theirs have calmed down so much by 8-12 months old.

Grooming requirements also vary - is your puppy a F1 (poodle x lab), F1B (Poodle x F1 labradoodle), etc? Dexter is a F1B and we get him professionally groomed every 2-4 months. Most F1s from what I hear require very little to no grooming.

Can't wait to see photos of the little doodle!!

MaxandMe · 10-17-2008, 04:23 PM

Val...your picture of your ADORABLE new doodle puppy should show up in your post now.

when you're on photobucket, highlight the Img code beneath the picture
you can left click it, hit Ctrl and C button this copies it

then come back to this box and paste it by hitting Ctrl/ V buttons at same time

And per my pm......doodles are great dogs but they do need some OB training as it teaches them basic manners/commands
stimulate their minds as they are VERY INTELLIGENT dogs and also some doodles have more laid back personalities

as far as grooming goes: try using a soft brush on your puppy after the 1st week, a puppy will try to bite it, or play with it
totally normal and may take 2 -3 weeks to get used to it, same with baths etc. It also preps them if you want to bring them to groomer's.

Val · 10-17-2008, 04:31 PM

Thank you so much for all your help...I have a stupid new Mac computer lol ....that does not right or left click like normal ones ...I could not have done it without your help

MaxandMe · 10-17-2008, 04:36 PM

Val do you still have that LINK i sent you? GENE wrote the sticky note on how to post pics, he also uses a mac
read the whole topic cause others that had problems he helped so many out to-date!!! he's great!

gene · 10-17-2008, 04:41 PM

Best thing to do with mac is dump their mouse, get a generic laser mouse with a scrolling wheel and left/right click buttons. That's what I did....love my mac......hate the mouse that comes with it. Their keyboards are better though......

Oh yeah.....welcome to you and your adorable pupple!!

annieG · 10-17-2008, 04:52 PM

Congrats on your new puppy. You are in for more fun than you can imagine. Is it easy in the beginning? NO....it is a lot of work...just ready Denver's and his mom's post about Ryder. Is it worth it...YES, every night of not getting enough sleep, everything they chew ( remotes, blackberries, shoes...what ever), their love and goofiness makes it all worthwhile.

Like Annmarie says, getting them use to being brushed helps. There are many different doodle coats...some easier to maintain than others. Some groomers are better than others too, especially with doodles.

You can use the search feature up in the dark blue area at top and find dozens of discussions regarding their grooming.

Again welcome and can't wait to see more pictures and have you named her yet?

Val · 10-17-2008, 05:26 PM

Thank-you everyone for all your help ....both with my puppy and my computer lol ...I need help with both....we do not have the puppy yet ....we get to pick her up on the 26th.....yes we have named her ...her name is Gracie...thanks everyone

Sweet Sadie · 10-17-2008, 05:55 PM

Welcome Val and Gracie.. she is a cutie!!

I'm fairly new to this too, you will find a lot of good information on here... and a lot of humor..

Raleighsmom · 10-17-2008, 07:59 PM

I think I'm in love!!! Welcome to you both...she is absolutely adorable, and I'd like to respond to the following...

Quote:

she said she has groomed three different Labradoodles and the owners are not happy with them...I love my puppy already and just wanted some insight from other Labradoodle owners...thanks..Val

We have had dogs for the past 32 yrs as our companions...a Bassett Hound, a Shepard/Collie cross, 2 Old English Sheepdogs, a standard Poodle and last but not least, Raleigh our beloved Labradoodle! Doodles are the most loving, most giving, funniest, and goofiest dog
that anyone could ever want....yes, Gracie will put you thru the mill the first year, but with the proper training (and even without) you'll be ever so glad that you did get her! I wish you the best of luck, and can't wait to see her pics.

Val · 10-17-2008, 10:42 PM

Gracie is an f1 Labradoodle which I did not know until now ...thanks...

Tink · 10-17-2008, 11:47 PM

Gracie is lovely!
I think you're going to enjoy her enormously.

**lindamarie** · 10-17-2008, 11:56 PM

WELCOME VAL!!
Gracie is really adorable!!! You're gonna love her for sure!!
I have found brushing Bogart daily really helps. I don't see him as particularly high maintenance. High energy? Yep! But we manage quite well with walks and lots of attention.
Doodles are simply the best!
OH! Do get some training set up. I just feel training is a must for any dog.

10-17-2008, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Val Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver ...Canada Posts: 19	new puppy Hi I do not know alot about Labradoodles ....we are picking up our new puppy in about a week ...she will be 8 weeks old and she is beautiful....we have two smaller dogs ...I heard today from our groomer that Labradoodles are very high energy and very high maintanance ....she said she has groomed three different Labradoodles and the owners are not happy with them...I love my puppy already and just wanted some insight from other Labradoodle owners...thanks..Val

10-17-2008, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
SadieFern Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 576	Re: New puppy Just like kids, they're all different. They do need exercise and room to run, they're 1/2 lab! You'll love your baby! Just read some of the posts here and you'll see that most people are very happy with their choice! __________________ ~Julie~ Mom to three kids and two furbabies!

10-17-2008, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Val Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver ...Canada Posts: 19	Re: New puppy Thank-you very much ...

10-17-2008, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	Re: New puppy I think it really varies from dog to dog. Most doodles I've met have been very goofy, playful and very very loveable! I think all puppies will be a bit nutty our nut Dexter has calmed down quite a bit (he's 2 yrs old), but others have said theirs have calmed down so much by 8-12 months old. Grooming requirements also vary - is your puppy a F1 (poodle x lab), F1B (Poodle x F1 labradoodle), etc? Dexter is a F1B and we get him professionally groomed every 2-4 months. Most F1s from what I hear require very little to no grooming. Can't wait to see photos of the little doodle!! __________________ Leslie

10-17-2008, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaxandMe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,092	Re: new puppy Val...your picture of your ADORABLE new doodle puppy should show up in your post now. when you're on photobucket, highlight the Img code beneath the picture you can left click it, hit Ctrl and C button this copies it then come back to this box and paste it by hitting Ctrl/ V buttons at same time And per my pm......doodles are great dogs but they do need some OB training as it teaches them basic manners/commands stimulate their minds as they are VERY INTELLIGENT dogs and also some doodles have more laid back personalities as far as grooming goes: try using a soft brush on your puppy after the 1st week, a puppy will try to bite it, or play with it totally normal and may take 2 -3 weeks to get used to it, same with baths etc. It also preps them if you want to bring them to groomer's. __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

10-17-2008, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Val Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver ...Canada Posts: 19	Re: new puppy Thank you so much for all your help...I have a stupid new Mac computer lol ....that does not right or left click like normal ones ...I could not have done it without your help

10-17-2008, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
MaxandMe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,092	Re: new puppy Val do you still have that LINK i sent you? GENE wrote the sticky note on how to post pics, he also uses a mac read the whole topic cause others that had problems he helped so many out to-date!!! he's great! __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

10-17-2008, 04:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Re: new puppy Best thing to do with mac is dump their mouse, get a generic laser mouse with a scrolling wheel and left/right click buttons. That's what I did....love my mac......hate the mouse that comes with it. Their keyboards are better though...... Oh yeah.....welcome to you and your adorable pupple!! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

10-17-2008, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
annieG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,929	Re: new puppy Congrats on your new puppy. You are in for more fun than you can imagine. Is it easy in the beginning? NO....it is a lot of work...just ready Denver's and his mom's post about Ryder. Is it worth it...YES, every night of not getting enough sleep, everything they chew ( remotes, blackberries, shoes...what ever), their love and goofiness makes it all worthwhile. Like Annmarie says, getting them use to being brushed helps. There are many different doodle coats...some easier to maintain than others. Some groomers are better than others too, especially with doodles. You can use the search feature up in the dark blue area at top and find dozens of discussions regarding their grooming. Again welcome and can't wait to see more pictures and have you named her yet? __________________ AnnieG & Tanner

10-17-2008, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Val Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver ...Canada Posts: 19	Re: new puppy Thank-you everyone for all your help ....both with my puppy and my computer lol ...I need help with both....we do not have the puppy yet ....we get to pick her up on the 26th.....yes we have named her ...her name is Gracie...thanks everyone

10-17-2008, 05:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sweet Sadie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 489	Re: new puppy Welcome Val and Gracie.. she is a cutie!! I'm fairly new to this too, you will find a lot of good information on here... and a lot of humor.. __________________ *Lynn & Sadie*

10-17-2008, 10:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Val Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver ...Canada Posts: 19	Re: new puppy Gracie is an f1 Labradoodle which I did not know until now ...thanks...

10-17-2008, 11:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	Re: new puppy Gracie is lovely! I think you're going to enjoy her enormously. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

10-17-2008, 11:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,100	Re: new puppy WELCOME VAL!! Gracie is really adorable!!! You're gonna love her for sure!! I have found brushing Bogart daily really helps. I don't see him as particularly high maintenance. High energy? Yep! But we manage quite well with walks and lots of attention. Doodles are simply the best! OH! Do get some training set up. I just feel training is a must for any dog. __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

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